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Koreaboo
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A clip from a Korean TV show went viral due to a heartbreaking clip of a little boy. Channel A‘s My Golden Kids is a Korean reality show about parents seeking counseling. Episode 169 is the episode in question.
It is a customized parenting solution variety entertainment program where veteran parenting experts gather to reflect the current parenting trends to parents and help parents who don’t know what to do with their children.
— MyDramaList
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In the clip, a 4-year-old boy, Eo Joon (nicknamed Geum Ji Eun by the internet and Geum JJok I on the show), was interviewed regarding his relationship with his parents. He was asked which parent he liked most, to which he honestly replied, “I don’t know,” confessing that he is often left alone.
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This comment made his mom, who was watching the footage, tear up. He was also depicted as playing by himself.
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Geum Ji Eun was also asked about his dad, and he said that his father is “scary when mad.” He hoped his dad would call him nicely, making the parents tear up.
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Likewise, Geum Ji Eun said that he believed his mother didn’t like him. He began to cry, and he stopped himself.
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This clip gained attention on social media, beginning on TikTok. One account’s clip on TikTok has an astonishing 48.6 million views!
@bennnice
#korean #foryou #mygoldenkids
♬ son original – Lee
Another clip showed the mother talking harshly to the little boy as he colored. She discouraged him from pursuing art and focusing on his studies, although he is only four.
How can u said that to a baby ????? pic.twitter.com/Ahi57ipwHf
— Cindy ✨ HOSEOK’S GF (@HobilovesCindy) November 20, 2023
These viral clips have netizens outraged that parents could have made their young child feel so unloved. His maturity shocked them as he explained his feelings and attempted to control them.
Many content creators have also voiced their opinions on the matter, posting rants regarding the viral clip. Netizens have expressed anger at the parents for irresponsibly having a kid and not caring for him, only to cry when they are exposed for mistreating the son.
@xniecax
#greenscreen that sweet little boy, he deserves the world #mygoldenkids #mygoldenkid #koreantvshow #sweet #angel #innocent #littleboy #love #care
♬ original sound – Nieca
@reginageorgesflipflop
iykyk #mygoldenkids #fypシ
♬ original sound – mar 🔮📚
@mikeyespinosa_
#duet with @Lee #korean
♬ son original – Lee
The viral clip was also posted on X (formerly Twitter), garnering 16 million views. User @altairkyeonu curiously watched the entire episode, which has no English subtitles, and explained the whole story. Initially, the parents went on the show due to the son’s alleged anger issues that surfaced after they had their second child, a daughter.
Ok, I’m watching the complete show. It doesn’t have subs so I’m using my limited hangul to understand. The parents came to the show because of the boy’s anger issues. They have a daughter, and he started beating the parents after she was born. Now they know it’s their
own fault. https://t.co/4ScTYn6PFn
— Buy Tales of Graces f Remastered, you cowards! (@altairkyeonu) November 20, 2023
Both parents also work full-time jobs. So, a grandmother helps take care of the kids, although she has her own health issues.
@paye_paye
Part 1 of My Golden Kids Ep 169 The Begining of Gi Euns Story #mygoldenkids #fyp #geumjieun #koreanshow #reallifeshow #kpop #kdrama #mygoldenkidsep169 #channelA 1
♬ Originalton – payepaye
Based on other clips from the episode, the parents hadn’t realized how their actions had affected their son’s feelings. So, the episode concluded with a happy resolution. The mom made more time for Ji Eun, playing with him, reading to him, etc. They also had a heart-to-heart.
@paye_paye
Antwort auf @nut_my_main Part 15 of My Golden Kids Ep 169 The beginning of Gi Euns Hapiness 💛 (Repost for the right order) #mygoldenkids #fyp #geumjieun #koreanshow #reallifeshow #kpop #kdrama #mygoldenkidsep169 #channelA
♬ Originalton – payepaye
@paye_paye
Antwort auf @Havin Part 15 of My Golden Kids Ep 169 The beginning of Gi Euns Hapiness 💛 (Repost for the right order better quality is down under part 5 ❤️) #mygoldenkids #fyp #geumjieun #koreanshow #reallifeshow #kpop #kdrama #mygoldenkidsep169 #channelA
♬ Originalton – payepaye
@paye_paye
Antwort auf @æ Part 16 of My Golden Kids Ep 169 The beginning of Gi Euns Hapiness 💛(Im so sorry! Repost for the right order better quality is down under part 6 🫶🏻) #mygoldenkids #fyp #geumjieun #koreanshow #reallifeshow #kpop #kdrama #mygoldenkidsep169 #channelA
♬ Originalton – payepaye
Hopefully, this is a positive change that lasts! They look very happy at the end.
Watch the full episode below.